Notice of Public Hearing - April 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (Virtual Meeting)

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Notice of Outcome/Fair Summary

ORDINANCE 20-O-02

An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Amending City Code Chapter 119, “Refuse, Solid Waste and Special Trash” and Chapter 110, “Fees and Penalties,” to change how bulky trash is collected, to set fees for collections of an excess number of items, and to set penalties for violations.

On January 28, the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-02, an Ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 119, “Refuse, Solid Waste and Special Trash” and Chapter 110, “Fees and Penalties,” to change how bulky trash is collected, to set fees for collections of an excess number of items, and to set penalties for violations. Following the Public Hearing, the Mayor and Council discussed and amended the ordinance prior to its adoption.

This Ordinance was introduced on January 14, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on January 28, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on January 28, 2020 and will become effective on May 1, 2020.

In its final form, this Ordinance includes the following provisions: • For a single-family, owner-occupied residence: Up to four bulky refuse collections per calendar year, with a maximum total of 20 bulky refuse items, will be free of charge to the resident. • For a single-family rental property using the City’s trash service: Up to four bulky refuse collections per calendar year, with a maximum total of 29 bulky refuse items, will be free of charge. • For quantities and/or frequency more than stated above, a $20 collection fee per item over the allowable number of items will be imposed. • All bulky refuse collections must be scheduled in advance and the caller must identify the quantity and type of items when scheduling a collection. • Bulky refuse items must be set out neatly and separated by type. Public Works staff will provide guidance when you make your appointment.

Pilot Period: When the Mayor and Council adopted the ordinance, they decided to delay the imposition of fees for no shorter than six month and no longer than one year. The pilot period is expected to run from March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2021. During this time, the Department of Public Works will collect data on the number of collections and number of items called in per property address. This additional data will be evaluated to further assess the efficacy and impact of the program. The Solid Waste Collection Study conducted by SCS Engineers in 2019 stated, “This collection limit would satisfy the needs of nearly 98 percent of the properties that requested bulky refuse collection services in 2017.” The data collected during this pilot period will be compared to and supplement the 2017 data.

What you can expect: You should continue to call the Department of Public Works to make appointments for collection of bulk trash at 240-487-3590. As is the current practice, Staff will ask you to describe the number and types of items to be collected, schedule the pick-up and write the Workorder. When the Public Works crew arrives for the collection, they will compare the Workorder with what they find at the residence and take a picture. Property owners who have received a bulk trash pick-up will receive a statement indicating the number of items collected compared to the Workorder, and what the charge would have been – if any – if fees were being collected. However, as stated, during the pilot period, no fees will be assessed.

Why is this change the necessary? The goal of these new regulations is to divert bulky items from the landfill which will contribute to the City’s sustainability efforts by encouraging residents to recycle, reuse, or to donate items that are no longer used. Remember that these regulations only apply to curbside bulk trash collection. City residents can always bring items for free to the City clean-up events in the spring and fall, or to the Prince George’s County landfill for disposal.

At the end of the pilot period and after evaluation by the Mayor and Council, a decision will be made whether to move forward with the Ordinance as written, which includes the imposition of fees and fines.

Please note, special collection items such as electronics and appliances (white goods), classified as Special Trash, are not addressed or regulated by this Ordinance.

Copies of this and other Ordinances may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office by calling 240-487-3501, or visit www.collegeparkmd.gov.

ORDINANCE 20-O-03

Ordinance Of The Mayor And Council Of The City Of College Park Amending City Code Chapter 11, “Authorities”, Article II, ‘Airport Authority”, By Amending §11-5, “Creation; Members; Compensation; Conflicts Of Interest”; Amending Chapter 15 “Boards, Commissions And Committees”, By Enacting §15-2, “Terms And Appointment; Repealing And Re-Enacting §15-3, “Membership; Terms”; §15-34 Powers And Duties; §15-35, “Organization”; §15-37, “Staff Liaison” And Deleting Article III, “College Park Cable Television Commission”, §§ 15-9 Through 15-17, In Its Entirety And §15-23, “Terms Of Office”; And Reserving The Article; Amending Chapter 38, “Ethics, Code Of” , Article II, “Ethics Commission” By Repealing And Reenacting §38-5, “Establishment”, Chapter 138, “Noise”, By Repealing And Re-Enacting §138-3, “Noise Control Board”; And Amending Chapter 179, “Tree And Landscape Maintenance”, By Repealing And Re-Enacting §179-5, “Tree And Landscape Board”; To Discontinue The Cable Television Commission; Set Consistent Terms For All Board, Commission And Committee Members Appointed Under Chapters 15, 38, 138 And 179 And Airport Authority Members Appointed Under Chapter 11; Remove Overly Prescriptive Staff Liaison And Membership Requirements, And Require Annual Work Plans For Mayor And Council Review And Approval, From Certain Boards, Commissions And Committees.

This Ordinance was introduced on February 25, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on March 10, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 10, 2020 and will become effective on March 31, 2020.

In its final form, this Ordinance includes the following provisions:

• Discontinue the Cable Television Commission.
• Set Consistent Terms for all Board, Commission and Committee Members Appointed Under Chapters 15, 38, 138 And 179 and Airport Authority Members Appointed Under Chapter 11.
• Remove Overly Prescriptive Staff Liaison and Membership Requirements.
• Require Annual Work Plans for Mayor and Council Review and Approval, from Certain Boards, Commissions and Committees.

Copies of this Ordinance may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office by calling 240-487-3501, or visit www.collegeparkmd.gov.

ORDINANCE 20-O-05

On March 24, 2020 the Mayor and Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-05, an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College Park, Authorizing The Acquisition Of Certain Real Property Located At 7403 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740; 7413 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740; And Lehigh Road (No Street Number), College Park, MD 20740, For A Public Purpose.

Specifically, this Ordinance will consolidate the various lots that are City-owned and non-City-owned to make one lot, with the purpose of subjecting the consolidated lot to a condominium regime for construction of the new City Hall and a University of Maryland office building. Through this Ordinance, the City will take title to the University lots in order to be able to consolidate them. Once the condominium regime is placed on the consolidated property, the University Unit and the Retail Unit will be conveyed out to the University by Ordinance 20-O-06.

This Ordinance was introduced March 3, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on March 24, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 24, 2020 and will become effective April 14, 2020.

Copies of this Ordinance may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office by calling 240-487-3501, or from the City’s website: www.collegeparkmd.gov.

ORDINANCE 20-O-06

On March 24, 2020 the Mayor and Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 20-O-06, an Ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of College to Subject the Consolidated City Hall Lot to a Condominium Regime and to Authorize the Sale of Condominium Units as they are no Longer Needed for a City Public Purpose.

Specifically, this Ordinance will subject the lot consolidated under Ordinance 20-O-05 to a condominium regime, and authorize the conveyance of the University Condominium Unit to the University of Maryland, and the conveyance of the Retail Condominium Unit to the University of its designee, upon the determination that the Units no longer serve a public purpose.

This Ordinance was introduced March 3, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on March 24, 2020. The Ordinance was then adopted on March 24, 2020 and will become effective April 14, 2020.

Copies of this Ordinance may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office by calling 240-487-3501, or from the City’s website: www.collegeparkmd.gov.

CHARTER RESOLUTION 20-CR-01

Charter Resolution 20-CR-01, A Charter Resolution Amending Article IV, “Voting And Elections,” To Change The Two-Year Terms Of The Supervisors Of Elections To Begin On July 1, 2020, And To Provide That If A Supervisor Position Becomes Vacant During A Term, A Successor Will Be Appointed To The Remainder Of That Term.

This Charter Resolution was introduced on February 25, 2020 and a Public Hearing was held on March 24, 2020. The Charter Resolution was then adopted on March 24, 2020. It will become effective on May 15, 2020, unless petitioned to referendum in accordance with §4-304 of the Local Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland by May 3, 2020.

Copies of this Charter Resolution may be obtained by calling 240-487-3501, or from the City's website: www.collegeparkmd.gov.